THE GALLERY OF MODERN BRITISH ARTISTS (2 Volumes bound as 1) Consisting of a Series of Engravings from the Works of the Most Eminent Artists of the Day.

4to. hardback, three-quarter bound in calf with raised bands, gilt to spine and maroon buckram-bound boards. Contains 2 volumes of Gallery of Modern British Artists bound as one, plus title pages, 2 engraved plates and 16pp. of text from Tallis's History and Description of the Crystal Palace and the Exhibition of the World's Industry in 1851. bound in at front. Gallery of Modern British Artists: Engraved title page dated 1836, typographic title page dated 1834, 68pp. text plus 74 of 76 engraved plates (including title page and frontispiece). Crystal Palace: engraved frontispiece of the Crystal Palace, colour title page, typographic title page, iv Introduction with 2 engraved plates and 16pp. only of main text. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Some foxing throughout, occasionally heavy, but generally not affecting plates. Buckram boards faded and soiled, calf to boards and corners rather rubbed and worn, calf of spine a little scuffed but still quite handsome. Overall a Good Copy........FOR FURTHER DESCRIPTION, PLEASE ENQUIRE. NEW TITLE TO OUR SHOP STOCK